Why Should You Tell Stories?

George TorokCommunication skills, Insights, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking, Story telling 1 Comment

 

Have you noticed that the best presenters tell captivating stories?

Why tell your stories

Why tell your stories?

 

Did you know that you can improve the power of your presentations and conversations by telling more stories?

Do you need encouragement to use stories more often when you speak.

Three reasons why you should tell more stories…

 

 

Stories are Easier for You

Notice how easy it is for you to tell a story when chatting with a friend. You didn’t need to memorize it and you didn’t need notes – because you lived it. It’s a simple matter of replaying the memory recording within your brain.

Your natural passion will often be revealed when relating a personal story. It’s easier to describe your own accomplishments by expressing them within a story. It won’t feel like you are bragging.

If you feel nervous about public speaking include more stories in your presentation because story telling feels more natural.

 

Stories are Easier for Your Audience

Most of us would rather hear more stories. Just ask kids what they want to hear – a story or a lecture? The entertainment industry is so prosperous because people love stories. Even the news is delivered in story format. The easiest and most powerful way to engage your audience is with stories because that engages their imagination.

Use stories to teach; it helps clarify the lesson and makes it easier to remember.

If you use stories to sell or persuade it won’t feel offensive to your listeners. Listeners who bought your product, or were convinced by your message, are likely to repeat your stories to others.

Listeners perceive stories as entertaining and non-threatening.

 

Stories are Your Personal Brand

Whats your story

Your personal brand is based on the stories that people tell about you. They might repeat the stories that you told. They might also tell stories about the things that you did.

If you want to build and reinforce your personal brand tell colorful stories and do things that people can talk about.

You know that your message was effective when you hear people re-telling your stories.

Use stories as an important tool in your presentations and conversations because it’s easier for you and your listener. And it builds your personal brand.

 

Want help to develop and tell your stories?

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Why Should you tell stories?

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